2. I don’t know what to draw!

Done for you – compositions and perspective lessons made easy, to give the best results possible.

Downloadable high resolution home study worksheets to print out and work from.

3. Lack of time

No planning needed, everything has been worked out to produce the best results in the shortest amount of time.

Downloadable lessons, so you have the control to repeat sections you might need to go through twice, giving you the choice of when to study.

The breakthrough when to ‘get drawing’ happens in an instant.

Learning to see with artists eyes

I know what you’re thinking… Sure.. you’ve taught some people to draw but they were already o.k and I’m really bad…I mean so bad I draw stickmen and even they’re wrong!

Well, I can tell you if you can sign your name, drive a car or catch a ball, then you can learn to draw.

It is not the ‘holding the pencil’ or ‘choosing the right paper’ it’s a question of learning to see … really see.

Previous students transformations:

Before and After

This is an example of one of my students ‘Before’ and ‘After’ – this is the same mug drawn 6 weeks apart!

It’s such a fantastic improvement on understanding light and shadow, if you notice in the ‘before’ the shadow is on the wrong side of the mug, but look at the ‘after’ and see how even the shadow of the handle has been keenly observed and the cast shadow is so dramatic it really feels like you could pick the cup up off the table – a real transformation!

Before and After

Another example of one of my students ‘Before’ and ‘After’ – the same teacup was used for both exercises, but look at how flat the ‘before’ appears to be, compared to how much form has been expressed in the ‘after’ with a new confidence of mark making in the shadows. Look at the difference in the observation of the handle, this student is now seeing with artists eyes.

‘I have really enjoyed the drawing school and it has made me draw more than I normally would. That is what I like about it – just the reason to get on with it. I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed this course. You’re a terrific teacher. Thanks again

Brilliant! Calm, concise…what a pleasure it was to do this course! I have done other art courses but this is the only one that has seen such a huge improvement in my drawings. This is down to Will being very clear without patronizing and having a nice humour throughout. Thank you!

‘What an exceptional teacher. I’ve always had a natural talent but the techniques I have learnt through this course have improved my drawing beyond belief! and in such a short amount of time!! Thank you very much!!

Will’s methodical and systematic approach to rendering and drawing is ideal for those who need to brush up on their drawing skills or for the absolute beginner who finds learning to draw/paint daunting. Will takes you from the rudimentary basics all the way through to more advanced techniques that will make your drawing and painting three dimensional NOT flat and one dimensional.’

Before and After

This is one of my students David Smith ‘Before’ and ‘After’ – the same mug was used, but look at how the ‘before’ drawing has an unrealistic perspective, with the ellipse on the top of the mug being too circular for the height we are viewing it from. Now look at the ‘after’, he’s really captured drama in the piece, with a more confident line and his perspective is spot on!

David made amazing progress on the course, learning how powerful negative space can be in creating dramatic compositions.

What will I learn on this course ?

I want to focus on a very specific, yet simple set of principles that will give you instant results and give you the confidence to say ‘I know how to draw that’, even if your practical skills haven’t yet caught up with your new drawing knowledge.

Shape – by focusing on the shapes of the objects (and more importantly the shapes between the objects) you will be able to view a subject with a whole new outlook and focus.

Simplicity – I’m keen on you getting results. So I want to concentrate on simple subjects and drawing techniques that will teach you the fundamentals of drawing yet still be very powerful when used together.

Structure – by delivering each consecutive lesson weekly, you will have a step-by-step structure that is easy to follow, without being overwhelming. Each week will be split into 2-3 smaller videos alongside worksheets and drawing assignments.

I hope to show you there is even pleasure derived when dealing with the pitfalls, the near misses and triumphing over perspective.

I can’t tell you how many drawings I’ve done that I thought were perfect at the time but on reflection, my vision was somewhat distorted but how happily absorbed I’ve been in their creation and how thrilling it is to see something clearly for the first time and say, ‘I’ve never seen that before!‘